Cyprus Business News

Former Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) director general Thomas Kazakos has resigned as director of Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Limited, effective February 28, 2025. Kazakos will assume his new role as Secretary General ...

The Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) is currently analysing the proposed tax reform, according to an official statement. Following its review, the statement said, CIBA will present its views and ...

The industrial producer price index for January 2025 stood at 121.9 points, with 2021 acting as the base year set at 100 points, marking a 0.3 per cent decrease compared to the same month in 2024, ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 24: Natural gas production from Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) could commence within 2 to 2.5 years, according ...

A new legislative proposal seeks to exclude casino transactions from the recently enacted €10,000 cash transaction cap on goods and services purchases. The bill was submitted to the House this week ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has issued a warning about counterfeit $100 US banknotes circulating in the market. In its statement, the central bank urged both the public and businesses ...

The legal merger between Eurobank and Hellenic Bank is expected to be completed within the first quarter of 2025, with the final step, the operational merger, scheduled to take place over ...

Hellenic Bank is expected to finalise its acquisition of CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Limited by the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from Stockwatch. The deal, valued at €182 million, ...

Invest Cyprus has welcomed the recent announcements from the government regarding the country’s tax reform, highlighting its potential to further enhance the nation’s attractive tax system. The reform, ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform both the business and maritime sectors, according Christina Orphanidou, Director of Engineering, AI, and Data at Deloitte. Speaking at the recently held Capital ...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has directed €225 million into improving Cyprus’ infrastructure, focusing on sectors such as transport, social infrastructure, student housing, and energy. During a presentation of the EIB’...

Eurobank has announced a cash dividend of 10.5 cents per share and a €288 million share buyback programme as part of its financial results for 2024. The bank’s three-year plan aims for ...

The legal merger between Eurobank and Hellenic Bank is expected to be completed within the first quarter of 2025, with the final step, the operational merger, scheduled to take place over ...

The Mall of Cyprus on Friday announced the sale of its Annex 3 office building to Karakyr Properties Ltd, a member of the E-Cars Group, for €4.6 million. It should be noted ...

Cyprus’ banking sector is undergoing significant changes, with recent mergers reshaping the financial landscape, according to a report from Stockwatch. At the same time, Cypriots are paying the highest mortgage ...

Total bank deposits in Cyprus recorded a net decrease of €211.3 million in January 2025, following a significant net increase of €977.4 million in December 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...

A Cypriot fintech company is playing a role in the digital transformation of Greece’s mortgage market through a partnership with Attica Bank. Ask Wire, which specialises in real estate ...

Cyprus’ petroleum product sales saw a slight dip in January 2025, falling by 2.9 per cent from the previous year to 106,552 tonnes, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).    Despite the overall ...

The Industrial Production Index for January–December 2024 increased by 3 per cent, compared to the same period the year before, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Among ...

Hellenic Bank on Thursday reported a net profit of €383 million for the full year 2024, highlighting its strong financial performance and solid capital position. “2024 was a landmark year for Hellenic Bank ...

Alpha Bank on Thursday announced a binding agreement to acquire the total assets and liabilities of AstroBank Public Company Ltd for €205 million, a move strengthening its presence in the Cypriot ...

Cypriot startups are set to receive a significant boost with €26 million in funding secured by venture capital firm 33East in partnership with the European Investment Fund (EIF). The fund aims ...

Hellenic Bank on Thursday reported a net profit of €383 million for the full year 2024, highlighting its strong financial performance and solid capital position. “2024 was a landmark year for Hellenic Bank ...

Unemployment in Cyprus fell to 4.6 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report published by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Thursday. The number of unemployed people stood ...